Tire Size Box

225/60R15 vs 225/65R15

225/65R15 compared with 225/60R15

+3.5% diameter, 0.0" width

225/65R15 is 26.52" tall vs 25.63". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

25.6"15" rim5.3"8.9" wide
225/60R15 (solid) compared with 225/65R15 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 225/65R15 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.1 mph

225/65R15 is +0.89 inches (+3.5%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

225/60R15225/65R15Difference%
Overall diameter25.63"26.52"+0.89"+3.5%
Section width8.86"8.86"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height5.31"5.76"+0.44"+8.3%
Circumference80.52"83.30"+2.78"+3.5%
Revolutions per mile786.9760.6−26.3−3.3%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 225/60R15 and you fit 225/65R15, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.7 mph+0.7 mph
30 mph31.0 mph+1.0 mph
40 mph41.4 mph+1.4 mph
50 mph51.7 mph+1.7 mph
60 mph62.1 mph+2.1 mph
65 mph67.2 mph+2.2 mph
70 mph72.4 mph+2.4 mph
75 mph77.6 mph+2.6 mph
80 mph82.8 mph+2.8 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 225/60R15 or 225/65R15?
225/65R15 is taller by 0.89 inches (26.52" vs 25.63"). 225/60R15 is the same width.
Can I replace 225/60R15 with 225/65R15?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.5%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 225/65R15 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 225/65R15 fitted (calibrated for 225/60R15), your real speed is 62.1 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.5%.
Will 225/65R15 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.44 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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